Best Startup
This article showcases our top picks for the best San Francisco based SaaS companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the SaaS industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top San Francisco SaaS Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
DocuSign
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DocuSign helps small- and medium-sized businesses collect information, automate data workflows, and sign on various devices.
GitLab
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GitLab is a web-based open source Git repository manager with wiki and issue tracking features and built-in CI/CD.
KeepTruckin
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KeepTruckin helps trucking companies manage their fleets and have their drivers legally log their hours.
Pipefy
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Pipefy specializes in the fields of process management, workflow, process automation, and task management.
Nylas
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Nylas is an API platform that helps developers build features that connect to every email, calendar, and contacts provider in the world.
HoneyBook
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HoneyBook is a business management platform creating tools to help creative entrepreneurs run their business on their own terms.
SpotOn
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SpotOn develops innovative software and payment solutions that help businesses increase revenue.
Dialpad
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Dialpad is an AI-powered cloud communications platform that turns conversations into opportunities and helps teams make smart calls.
Harness
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Harness is a Continuous Delivery as-a-Service platform for engineering and DevOps teams to release applications into production.
Gigster
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Gigster is the first team intelligence engine, enabling software development teams to achieve 30% higher efficiency.
Chargebee
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Chargebee provides subscription and recurring billing systems for SaaS and e-commerce businesses.
Samsara
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Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud
PagerDuty
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PagerDuty is an operations performance platform delivering visibility and actionable intelligence across the entire incident lifecycle.
Algolia
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Algolia is the Search-as-a-Service platform that enables companies to deliver fast and relevant digital experiences that drive real results.
MURAL
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MURAL is a digital workspace for visual collaboration
CircleCI
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CircleCI is a continuous integration and delivery platform that automates development workflows and IT operations.
Stripe
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Stripe is a developer-oriented commerce company helping small and large companies accept web and mobile payments.
Sysdig
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Sysdig is a cloud-native visibility and security company that provides cloud and container security for enterprises and their DevOps teams.
Metromile
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Metromile is a car insurance company using data science and machine learning to offer drivers new and fairer insurance.
New Relic
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New Relic is a digital intelligence company that delivers full-stack visibility and analytics to enterprises.
Airtable
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Airtable is a cloud-based software company that offers an easy-to-use online platform for creating and sharing relational databases.
Yalo
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Yalo develops an AI-based customer relationship management platform used to help businesses offer a delightful customer experience.
Copper
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Copper offers customer relationship management solutions for companies that use Google applications.
Medallia
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Medallia offers a SaaS platform that captures experience data from signal fields emitted by customers and employees.
Census
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Census is a data automation platform that synchronizes customer’s data warehouses with business systems and tools.
Ironclad
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Ironclad is one of the nation’s top makers of enterprise software for managing contracts
UserLeap
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UserLeap is a continuous research platform that delivers in-depth insights for product teams to continuously improve their product.
Grammarly
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Grammarly’s digital writing assistant helps people write more clearly and effectively.
Privacera
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Privacera is a SaaS-based data security and governance platform that offers data sharing without compromising regulatory compliance.
MindTickle
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MindTickle is a software company that offers sales readiness and enablement tools for businesses.
Forethought
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Forethought builds artificially intelligent agents to supercharge enterprise workflows, starting with Agatha, the AI for Customer Support.
Intercom
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Conversational Relationship Platform helping businesses build customer relationships through personalized, messenger-based experiences.
Demandbase
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Demandbase specializes in account-based marketing offering AI-enabled ABM platform.
Zendesk
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Zendesk is a customer service platform that develops a software to empower organization and customer relationships.
Observe.AI
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Observe.AI is a software company that leverages AI, Natural Language Processing, and analytics to develop contact center software.
SightCall
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SightCall is a live video SaaS enabling visual support for enterprises enriched by Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence insights.
Extracker
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Extracker is a cost communication platform purpose built for the commercial construction industry.
Mixpanel
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Mixpanel is an analytic platform that helps companies measure what matters, make decisions fast, and build better products through data.
Pantheon
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Pantheon is the WebOps platform where marketers, designers and developers drive results with WordPress and Drupal websites.
Amplitude
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Amplitude is a product intelligence platform that provides digital product tools that help teams run and grow their businesses.
PandaDoc
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PandaDoc enables users to create, deliver, and manage their teams’ quotes, proposals, contracts, and other sales collateral.
Cobalt
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Cobalt is a PTaaS platform that transforms traditional pentesting into a data-driven vulnerability management engine.
Sauce Labs
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Sauce Labs provides cloud-based testing for mobile and web applications.
Kong
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Kong is the cloud-connectivity company offering the industry-leading service connectivity platform designed for modern architectures.
Gainsight
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Gainsight is a technology company that offers a range of software for optimizing the customer experience and improving product analytics.
Kenna Security
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Kenna is a SaaS risk and vulnerability intelligence platform that accurately measures risk and prioritizes remediation efforts.
MoEngage
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MoEngage is an internet company that features cloud-based marketing services for consumer businesses.
Sense
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Sense is a smart talent engagement and communication platform that helps companies find, recruit, and deploy talent.
HoloBuilder
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HoloBuilder enables construction teams to easily capture, communicate, and control project progress with 360° image technology.
Taulia
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Taulia is a FinTech startup that provides working capital management and electronic invoicing services for supply chain companies.
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StackShare is on a mission to connect every developer in the world with the right tools and the companies using them.
Serverless
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Serverless provides development framework for building serverless architectures.
Blueshift
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Blueshift offers the SmartHub CDP, which helps brands deliver relevant and connected experiences across every customer interaction.
Narvar
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Narvar is a customer experience platform that helps retailers inspire long-term customer loyalty, at all steps of the post-purchase journey.
Node
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Node offers an AI-as-a-service solution intended for platforms that leverages people and company data.
Lob
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Lob provides direct mail and address verification APIs which allows businesses to send personalized mail to their customers.
Zenefits
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Zenefits delivers a complete, all-mobile HR experience for small and medium businesses.
OneLogin
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OneLogin is a cloud identity and access management solution that enables enterprises to secure all apps for their users on all devices.
UserTesting
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UserTesting is an on-demand human insight platform designed to improve customer insights.
GoodData
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GoodData is an analytics company that provides access to business reporting, dashboards, and ad hoc analytics to customers.
Lever
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Lever builds modern recruiting software for teams to source, interview, and hire top talent.
TruSTAR
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TruSTAR is a cloud native Intelligence Management platform that transforms and automates data for security operations.
Brightwheel
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Brightwheel is the first all-in-one software platform for preschools and childcare providers.
Eden Workplace
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The complete suite of software to manage the hybrid office.
SmartRecruiters
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SmartRecruiters is an end-to-end recruiting platform to find, engage, and hire talent.
FinancialForce
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FinancialForce develops cloud back-office applications for salesforce CRM.
15Five
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15Five combines software, education, and community to create effective managers, highly engaged employees, and top-performing organizations
Sendoso
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Sendoso helps companies connect and drive revenue with personalized gifts, eGifts, virtual experiences, and more.
Optimizely
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Optimizely is a platform that provides digital experience solutions.
Flexport
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Flexport is a full-service global freight forwarder and logistics platform using modern software to fix the user experience in global trade.
Envoy
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Envoy is transforming modern workplaces, challenging the status quo with innovations that make office life and work more meaningful.
Optiyol
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Optiyol helps freight and passenger transportation fleets for smarter route schedules that reduce costs and improve on-time performance.
Zapier
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Zapier allows its users to easily connect and automate the apps they use.
Booksy
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Booksy is an online platform for finding and booking beauty and wellness appointments.
PlanGrid
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Simple, powerful construction software that GCs, subs, and owners love to use.
Meltwater
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Meltwater is a media Intelligence & social listening tools for measuring, managing and magnifying corporate reputation.
Hone
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Hone is a next-generation platform for live online leadership and management training.
Lucidworks
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Lucidworks offers the Connected Experience Cloud to some of the world’s largest brands.
Hubilo
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Hubilo is the virtual + hybrid event platform built for engagement and event excellence.
Ease
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Ease is a benefits administration software designed for small businesses, insurance brokers, and insurance carriers.
Prezi
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Prezi is an interactive cloud-based presentation platform that helps users connect with their audience.
Gusto
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Gusto provides a cloud-based payroll, benefits, and human resource management solution for businesses.
Nitro
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Nitro is a document productivity company that helps organizations accelerate business processes and drive digital transformation.
Aizon
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Aizon is a cloud-based SaaS platform that helps optimize industrial processes in biotech and pharma.
Singular
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Singular, a marketing intelligence platform, unifies marketing analytics, giving marketers actionable insights from previously siloed data
Tigera
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Kubernetes security and observability in minutes. Any Kubernetes distribution, any cloud, any application.
Coralogix
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Coralogix is a SaaS platform that uses machine learning algorithms to facilitate delivery and maintenance processes for software providers.
AccessBell
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AccessBell is a Video Conferencing for Enterprise Workflows.
Fieldwire
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Fieldwire is the field management platform construction pros count on to easily manage the jobsite.
Recurly
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Subscription billing management SaaS platform powering 2,000+ brands including Sling TV, BarkBox, Asana, FabFitFun, Cinemark & Twitch
SocialChorus
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SocialChorus is the workforce communication platform that transforms the digital workplace to mobilize the enterprise.
Gladly
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Gladly is reinventing customer service with a customer service platform that centers around customers, not cases, across any channel.
AppOmni
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AppOmni is a SaaS security management solution that enables security and IT teams to secure applications used by their employees.
Torch
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Torch is a leadership development platform that provides coaching, software, and feedback to raise performers to the next level.
DataGrail
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DataGrail is a data privacy startup that helps businesses navigate the growing array of privacy regulations.
Leanplum
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Leanplum is a mobile marketing platform that delivers meaningful engagement across messaging and the in-app experience.
Mya Systems
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Mya Systems is a conversational AI platform for hiring teams that serves enterprises and agencies.
StreamSets
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Streamsets is a DataOps platform for modern data integration.
WorkRamp
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The all-in-one learning platform to train your customers, partners, and employees.
TrustArc
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TrustArc provides solutions to manage privacy compliance for the GDPR, CCPA, and other global privacy regulations.
